The Thunderbolts run their record to 6-0 in 4A with the sweep of visiting 5A Dorados, Tucson, Ariz., September 11, 2024.
HS athlete of the week: Ngonkra Fuangunyi — aka 'Gronk' — leading Empire football in hot startEmpire High School's Ngonkra Fuangunyi has emerged as one of the top running backs in Southern Arizona.Â
After setting the state record for receptions (121) in a single season in 2023, Marana High and University of Washington-bound receiver Dezmen Roebuck is now closing in on another record: this one for catches in an Arizona prep career.
Michael Lev column: Years in the making, Tucson’s Desert Christian High School finally has a football program. This is the story of how it all came together for the Eagles.
This week’s 21 matchups involving Southern Arizona teams
High school football across ÓÅÃÛ´«Ã½and surrounding Southern Arizona communities: A look back at Buena's big 2-0 start after a win over Ironwood Ridge, along with highlights from Palo Verde, Tanque Verde, Catalina and more.
From Greg Hansen's Notebook: Salpointe Catholic High School basketball standout Taliyah Henderson's decision to play collegiately at North Carolina wasn't a surprise; many of Salpointe's best have left ÓÅÃÛ´«Ã½for NCAA opportunity.
Both teams evened their records at 1-1 in the young season with the Blue Devils taking advantage of several Cab turnovers in the 34-7 win, Tucson, Ariz., September 6, 2024.
Marana High School star quarterback Colten Meyer helped the Tigers take down Salpointe Catholic in Week 1.Â
Another full slate of high school football in on tap for Southern Arizona this week — this time with every game in the ÓÅÃÛ´«Ã½area taking place on Friday (though Rio Rico does play Thursday night).
Sahuaro High School's wait to beat Sabino is over, but the Cougars are looking for more. On Friday Sahuaro held on to beat the Sabercats 15-14, snapping a four-game losing streak to the school's east side rivals.
This week’s 29 matchups involving Southern Arizona teams
High school football across ÓÅÃÛ´«Ã½and surrounding communities: A look back at the first full week of action, including big early-season wins by Marana High School, Sahuaro, and newcomer Desert Christian, and big college moments by former Salpointe, Canyon del Oro prep stars.
From Greg Hansen's Notebook:ÌýJack Kennedy was a basketball and golf standout at The Gregory School 20 years ago. A few weeks ago, he's became the head coach of Colorado State's men's golf team.
Kayden Luke, a former Canyon del Oro High School star running back and wrestler, is "a true freshman and he's already finding a way to contribute in a meaningful way" for the hometown Arizona Wildcats.Â
The Tigers get at TD and two-point conversion with 17 seconds left for only their second lead of the night in a 27-24 win over the Lancers in the season opener for both squads, Marana High School, August 30, 2024.
From Greg Hansen's Notebook: This week's short stuff, including: Marana HS ending Salpointe's seven-year win streak against Tucson-area schools; UA women's golf facing ex-coach Laura Ianello, Texas twice early on; history of coach's kids playing on UA teams; more.
These 10 high school football players in Southern Arizona — representing Mica Mountain, Canyon del Oro, Salpointe, Buena, Marana, Walden Grove and Tanque Verde — should significantly impact their respective teams this season.Â
After a brief appetizer last week, high school football returns to Southern Arizona this week will a full helping. Big Tucson-area matchups include Salpointe Catholic at Marana and Sahuaro at Sabino.
High school football across ÓÅÃÛ´«Ã½and surrounding communities — a look back at the first week of action (including games and high points by Tanque Verde, Sabino and others), and a peek at this week's first full slate of games of the 2024 season.
Last year, the preseason high school football chatter was about when Tucson-area high schools would halt a state championship drought. This year: it's about coaching changes, with defending champ Canyon del Oro, Salpointe, others under new leadership.
This week’s 30 matchups involving Southern Arizona teams
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2024 high school football schedule for Southern Arizona teams
A last look at 2023-24 ÓÅÃÛ´«Ã½HS sports season: With new school year underway, the Star celebrates the programs that won team state championships in 2023-24. One of those champions:ÌýEmpire High School softball, 2024 Class 3A champions.
A last look at 2023-24 ÓÅÃÛ´«Ã½HS sports season: With new school year underway, the Star celebrates the programs that won team state championships in 2023-24. One of those champions:ÌýPusch Ridge Christian Academy boys soccer, 2024 Class 3A champions.
Michael Lev column: Salpointe Catholic star Taliyah Henderson could have played college basketball just about anywhere. She chose North Carolina because she values family and community above all.
Former Tucson-area high school football players from Salpointe Catholic, Marana, Canyon del Oro, Cienega, Sahuaro, Tanque Verde, Ironwood Ridge and Pusch Ridge Christian will represent the Old Pueblo at college footabll's FBS level this season.
Michael Lev column: Tucson’s Bailey Bish faces multiple physical challenges every day. She found hope and purpose in golf and became a national champion — with some help from her team.
Tanque Verde (0-1) loses 26-13 to Phoenix Christian (1-0) in the season opening game at Tanque Verde High School.
Ahead of the organization’s 20th anniversary season covering Arizona high school sports, MaxPreps named its top 25 football programs, with two Southern Arizona programs making the cut.